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Page 4 of the building being 10 feet taller than what is allowed by ordinance is minimized because of the location of the building and its proximity to the road and other residential development. c. Character o Neighborhood. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The City's Comprehensive Plan guides the land use for the site as Medium Density Residential (MD). The site is located between a commercial area, large lot residential, and a townhome development. The property is part of the Frenchman Place development that was master planned in 2008. There are several lots in the development that were proposed to be a combination of institutional, residential, and commercial uses. The building is also centrally located within the site and will not overshadow existing buildings and will not noticeably impact the surrounding development. Unlike other residential developments, the building is further away from adjacent properties and roads. The building is approximately 200 feet from Rosemary Way and approximately 250 feet away from the nearest townhome to the west. The City Multi -Family Design Guidelines have specific design requirements for multi- family buildings. The applicant has done a good job complying with the design guidelines and the proposed building is attractive and blends in with the surrounding area. If the variance is not granted, the building design would change significantly and would likely result in a flat roof building. The residential developments in this area all have pitched roofs and staff recommends the proposed building have a pitch roof to be consistent with the other residential developments in the area. The apartment building is compatible with the master plan, the surrounding development, and will not alter the character of the area. It is in staff s opinion that the applicant has practical difficulties in meeting the zoning requirement. (3) Spirit and Intent. The granting of the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter and with the policies of the City s Comprehensive Plan. The spirit and intent of the ordinance is to allow a certain building height without adversely impacting the character of established areas and ensuring the building is consistent with the surrounding development. The building is centrally located within the site, further away from adjacent properties and roads than most other developments, and will not overshadow existing buildings. The height of the building will not adversely impact the character of the area and will be consistent with the surrounding development. The granting of the variance will keep with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. 2